Malware

How can you detect a trojan virus? Header image
Trojan viruses are some of the most difficult types of malware to avoid. As the name implies, a trojan virus hides itself inside something innocuous, something legitimate, then jumps out when the legitimate...
Jan 31, 2025
6 min read
How can you stop virus notifications on your Mac? Header image
If you’re unfortunate enough for your Mac to be infected with malware, you’re likely experiencing a flood of phony virus notifications. The only thing worse than not dealing with the situation is clicking...
Jan 28, 2025
7 min read
“macOS cannot verify that this app is free from malware”: Why you see this error and how to fix it: Header image
Like any operating system, macOS has a set of standard error messages that pop up now and then. Most of them are self-explanatory, but one — “macOS cannot verify that this app is...
Jan 23, 2025
6 min read
How to get rid of a Safari virus on your Mac or iPhone: Header image
Thanks to the increasing market share of Macs and MacBooks, the Apple ecosystem has never been a higher-value target for malware attacks. Unfortunately, the danger extends beyond macOS and iOS, reaching Apple’s default...
Jan 21, 2025
7 min read
How to remove a trojan horse virus from your Mac: Header image
It was Homer who first introduced the term “trojan horse” into our vocabulary. The wooden horse that helped the Greeks invade the city of Troy has become a well-known legend around the world....
Jan 17, 2025
9 min read
How to quickly get rid of adware on your Mac: Header image
If you’re suddenly getting lots of pop-up ads appearing on your Mac screen, you likely have adware. This form of malware is becoming increasingly common and is, of course, extremely irritating to experience....
Jan 14, 2025
7 min read
Can you get a virus from a PDF? Here’s what to do if you’ve already opened one: Header image
Hackers and malware developers are always changing their tactics to try to stay one step ahead of everyone else. Consequently, no file format can be considered 100% safe. If it isn’t dangerous now,...
Jan 10, 2025
7 min read
How to run a Mac virus scan to check your Mac for malware: Header image
Contrary to popular belief, Macs do get viruses and other malware. Due to the way a Mac is constructed, the risk of that malware spreading is limited compared to the risk of it...
Dec 26, 2024
9 min read
How to remove a virus or any other malware from your Mac: Header image
Despite what you may have heard, MacBooks can and do get viruses and malware. Admittedly, viruses on Macs are not as prevalent as on Windows, but they do happen. And if a virus...
Dec 25, 2024
8 min read
How to get rid of a browser hijacker in Chrome, Safari, and Firefox: Header image
Your web browser is the door to your internet activity, including what you search for and what you buy. Therefore, it’s highly worth the effort for a hacker to try to install a...
Dec 23, 2024
9 min read